Transcript Data on HF Radio

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Data on HF Radio
What offshore sailors can do with data on HF radio
• Samples of Email, Position Report, Weather GRIB File, Weather Bulletin and Weather Fax,
Nadi/Fiji Fleet Code
Who provides data service
• Sailmail & Winlink Network Architecture
Where the stations are located
• Sailmail & Winlink stations worldwide
How we do data on HF radio
• Step by step instructions for using Email, Position Reports, Weather GRIB Files, Weather
Bulletins, Weather Faxes, Nadi/Fiji Fleet Codes
• Airmail helper application usage, HF Terminal and Telnet session usage
What software is required
• Airmail & helper applications installation for Ham and non-Ham
• Airmail configuration for Ham and non-Ham
• Sailmail & Winlink maintenance/upgrade (see Appendix)
What hardware is required
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Appendix
General hardware component layout
RF suppression components
Wiring diagrams for various receivers
Cable matrix for various receivers
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Email Sample
Email Sample using Airmail Client Software and Winlink 2000 Telnet Connection
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Position Report Sample
Winlink Position Reports Detail callsign=KD7UMG
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Weather GRIB File Sample
Weather GRIB file data can show surface wind speed & direction, atmospheric pressures and surface
temperatures in much more detail than Wfax. This sample is using Mscan Meteo File Viewer Software
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Weather Bulletin Sample
Weather Bulletin Sample from Winlink 2000 Catalog
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Weather Fax Sample
Weather Fax Sample Using JVComm32 Software
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Nadi/Fiji Fleet Code Sample
Nadi/Fiji Fleet Code Sample is displayed using PhysPlot application
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Data on HF Radio
What offshore sailors can do with data on HF radio
• Samples of Email, Position Report, Weather GRIB File, Weather Bulletin and Weather Fax
Who provides data service
• Sailmail & Winlink Network Architecture
Where the stations are located
• Sailmail & Winlink stations worldwide
How we do data on HF radio
• Step by step instructions for using Email, Position Reports, Weather GRIB Files, Weather
Bulletins, Weather Faxes
• Airmail helper application usage, HF Terminal and Telnet session usage
What software is required
• Airmail & helper applications installation for Ham and non-Ham
• Airmail configuration for Ham and non-Ham
• Sailmail & Winlink maintenance/upgrade (see Appendix)
What hardware is required
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Appendix
General hardware component layout
RF suppression components
Wiring diagrams for various receivers
Cable matrix for various receivers
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Sailmail/Winlink2000/Airmail Introduction
The SailMail Association is a non-profit association of yacht owners that operates and maintains
a network of private coast stations in the Maritime Mobile Radio Service. The Association provides
radioprinter (e.g. Internet email) communications for its members on a cooperative basis, in order
to meet the private business and operational needs of the members' yachts. The SailMail
Association provides worldwide coverage through the operation of 16 stations in North America,
Hawaii, Australia, Southeast Asia, South Africa and Europe.
Sailmail uses the same Pactor technology as the ham radio system, and supports Pactor-1,
Pactor-2 and Pactor-3 on all frequencies at all stations. Airmail can be configured for either ham
or Sailmail operation, or both. With the addition of a Sailmail configuration file, the same copy of
Airmail can provide service for both the ham radio and Sailmail systems. This allows Sailmail to
be used for business-related messages which are not permitted on the ham bands, as well in
countries where ham radio third-party traffic is not permitted.
Winlink2000 (WL2K) is a new ham-radio MBO system introduced in late 1999 by Hans Kessler
N8PGR, Vic Poor W5SMM, Rick Meuthing KN6KB and Steve Waterman K4CJX. WL2K is fully
integrated with the Internet, and uses Internet message forwarding to make user messages available
at any station which they normally connect with. The Winlink-2000 system provides worldwide
coverage through the operation of 49 stations in North America, Hawaii, Australia, Southeast Asia,
South Africa and Europe.
Airmail software operates as a "smart client" for accessing both WL2K and Sailmail networks.
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WL2K and Sailmail High Network Architecture
HF Radio
HF Radio
Pactor
Modem
Pactor
Modem
Boat
Compute
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Airmail
WL2K PMBO or Sailmail Station
PMBO: Participating Mail Box
The Internet
The WL2K PMBO or Sailmail station is connected to the
internet at all times
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WL2K Network Architecture (continued)
Other computers, or CMBOs,
organize and manage the
network traffic.
CMBOs are transparent to
users. They are redundant, and
you never know they are there.
HF Radio
HF Radio
Pactor
Modem
Pactor
Modem
Boat
Compute
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Airmail
PMBO
CMBO: WL2K Central Mail Box Server
The Internet
CMBO
CMBO
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Data on HF Radio
What offshore sailors can do with data on HF radio
• Samples of Email, Position Report, Weather GRIB File, Weather Bulletin and Weather Fax
Who provides data service
• Sailmail & Winlink Network Architecture
Where the stations are located
• Sailmail & Winlink stations worldwide
How we do data on HF radio
• Step by step instructions for using Email, Position Reports, Weather GRIB Files, Weather
Bulletins, Weather Faxes
• Airmail helper application usage, HF Terminal and Telnet session usage
What software is required
• Airmail & helper applications installation for Ham and non-Ham
• Airmail configuration for Ham and non-Ham
• Sailmail & Winlink maintenance/upgrade (see Appendix)
What hardware is required
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•
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•
Appendix
General hardware component layout
RF suppression components
Wiring diagrams for various receivers
Cable matrix for various receivers
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Winlink 2000 (WL2K) Stations worldwide (over 6000 subscribed users, free to licensed hams)
Besides contacting other boats and Internet users, you may order parts, schedule fuel delivery, obtain a
tow etc. Stock transactions and other activities that directly or indirectly increase the size of one’s wallet
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are not allowed
Sailmail Stations Worldwide (over 3000 subscribed uses, $250 US/year non-ham users)
Besides contacting other boats and Internet users, Sailmail can be used for commercial
purposes, such as arranging bank transactions, buying/selling stock, etc.
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Data on HF Radio
What offshore sailors can do with data on HF radio
• Samples of Email, Position Report, Weather GRIB File, Weather Bulletin and Weather Fax
Who provides data service
• Sailmail & Winlink Network Architecture
Where the stations are located
• Sailmail & Winlink stations worldwide
How we do data on HF radio
• Step by step instructions for using Email, Position Reports, Weather GRIB Files, Weather
Bulletins, Weather Faxes
• Airmail helper application usage, HF Terminal and Telnet session usage
What software is required
• Airmail & helper applications installation for Ham and non-Ham
• Airmail configuration for Ham and non-Ham
• Sailmail & Winlink maintenance/upgrade (see Appendix)
What hardware is required
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Appendix
General hardware component layout
RF suppression components
Wiring diagrams for various receivers
Cable matrix for various receivers
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Operating Procedure for Airmail Terminal Program (HF Radio)
Posting message using HF Terminal program
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Build email message and “Post” in Airmail Message Index (outbox)
Turn on HF Radio and modem
Open the Airmail “Propagation” program (View+Propagation) from Airmail Message Index window
to determine what station/PMBO and frequency to connect to
Open Airmail “HF Terminal” program (Module+HF Terminal) from Airmail Message Index window
and select station/PMBO and frequency
Listen to make sure frequency is clear, use headphones if engine is running
If frequency is clear hit green button in Terminal Program to send message
If transmit speed is dog slow (< 600 bps) give up and try either another frequency, another station
or another time. 1400 bps to 3200 bps are good numbers to see. This is VERY important, don’t beat
a dead horse - try later when conditions improve
“Send” message
Receiving message using HF Terminal program
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Repeat steps 2 through 6 above
If receive speed is dog slow give up and try either another frequency, another station or another
time
“Receive” message into Airmail Message Index (Inbox)
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Email via Airmail Terminal Program (Sailmail & Winlink 2000 users)
speed
sending message
Terminal program within Airmail sending an email through the HF radio
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Operating Procedure for Airmail Telnet Client
(Sailmail & Winlink 2000 users via Internet)
Posting message using Telnet Client program
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Build email message and “Post” in Airmail Message Index (outbox)
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Open Airmail Telnet Module (Module+Telnet Client) from Airmail Message Index
window and choose Telnet Client Station/PMBO from pull-down list
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Hit green button to send message
Receiving message using Telnet Client program
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Open Airmail Telnet Module and choose Telnet Client Station/PMBO from pull-down
list
2.
Hit green button to receive message
The Airmail Telnet Client can be used for sending/receiving email, receiving weather bulletins,
receiving GRIB files, sending/receiving position reports. In other words, everything you can do in
Airmail Terminal Client at 4,800 bps max can be done through Telnet Client at Internet speeds.
We often cruise around an anchorage looking for an open WiFi connection to use
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Email via Airmail Telnet Client (Sailmail & Winlink 2000 users)
receiving message
Note: When using Winlink 2000 Telnet Client, the rules of Amateur Radio do not apply since you are not
going out over the HF airways. Business type transactions are allowed but only in Telnet
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Using Saildocs to retrieve data (Sailmail & Winlink 2000 users)
Saildocs is a free service that can return text data from the Web, all you need is the URL of the source
document
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Saildocs brings back to text (Sailmail & Winlink 2000 users)
Here the first retrieved document (Subtropic forecast) is shown
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Example of Surfing the Web using Saildocs, your SSB & Pactor modem
We will email off for the text version of this web page so we know what to expect when we land in
Opua, NZ. Airmail Telnet Client will be used but Airmail Terminal program would have also worked. The
following steps apply for any email sent & received.
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1. Add New Address
3. Compose Email, Save and Post
2. New Address Ready
4. Outbox shows Email was “Posted”
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Propagation Airmail Helper Application
5. Check a few Propagation Reports if sending via HF Radio (View+Propagation)
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6. Send Email
7. Outbox shows Email was sent
sending message
8. Receive Response
receiving message
Send and Receive Email using Telnet Client
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9. Inbox shows Email was received
10. Read Text Webpage
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Position Reporting
• Lets folks at home share in your adventures. Gives them a map to track
your progress
• Do let folks at home know that the lack of an updated position should not
be a cause for alarm
• Remember that most position reports are removed if track is not kept
current (more on alternatives later)
• Position reports allow you to see other cruisers in your area
• Don’t report if near sensitive areas like Somalia Coast, Gulf of Aden, Red
Sea, Venezuela etc.
• Don’t report if you don’t want people to know where you are (running from
the Law, bill collectors, mother-in-law etc.)
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Let’s find KD7UMG (Tom & Dawn on SV-Warm Rain)
Ham Example: The Position Reporter web page (http://www.winlink.org/userPositions)
Select Call sign from column on right.
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Position Report Detail for KD7UMG
Results after clicking on “View position report for KD7UMG”
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Let’s find KD7UMG (Tom & Dawn on SV-Warm Rain)
Sailmail Example: Position Reporter web page http://www.pangolin.co.nz/yotreps/reporter_list.php)
Select Call sign from column on right.
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Let’s find KD7UMG (Tom & Dawn on SV-Warm Rain)
Sailmail Example: Position Reporter results
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Yotreps Position Report Data Entry
Ham users enter position report detail using the
Airmail (Winlink 2000 version) position report form.
Hitting “Send Now” button will enter position report in
APRS database, check “Copy to Yotreps” box to also
enter position report in the Yotreps database
Sailmail users enter position report detail using the
Airmail (Sailmail version) position report form.
Hitting “Send Now” button will enter position report
in the Yotreps database
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Weather GRIB (gridded binary) File Intro
What is GRIB and why does it provide so much for so little?
GRIB is a code form used by operational meteorological centers for storing and exchanging
meteorological charts and other patterns of wind, sea state, temperature etc. The information is put into
a compressed digital, binary format that enables high speed transmission and reception. It is useful to
sailors for the efficient reception of charted information using GSM, GPRS, Satellite phones or HF
radio to Internet link. GRIB files augment the information one gets from Weather Fax reports. Most
common GRIB data shown is surface wind speed & direction, atmospheric pressure and surface
temperature.
Where does the data come from and what is it?
A major source is the US NWS (Numerical Weather Prediction) model, the GFS (Global Forecasting
System) which calculates how the weather is expected to develop, For this purpose it defines the
atmosphere on a three dimensional grid of points. The lowest level of this model is at about 20 meters
above ground (or sea level). This is at a height where the pressure is about 3 hPa (mb) lower than at
the surface of the earth.
From the forecast wind at this level and using algorithms embodying surface roughness and stability,
the NWS derives a forecast at 10 meters. The forecast winds are also used to drive a wave model
known as the MMAB Operational Wave Model (aka wwave3).
NWS wind data in GRIB format are available, free, from at least two sources. Saildocs provide the
wind at the 10 meter height above sea (or ground) level. Global Marine Networks (GMN) provides
wind data from the output of wwave3.
Source: http://www.franksingleton.clara.net/grib.html
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Generating Saildocs GRIB file Request (Sailmail & Winlink 2000 users)
Drag mouse in grid area to choose area for GRIB file in Airmail Catalog (Window+Catalogs+Saildocs),
click “Request” to set GFS GRIB Parameters and Send (don’t use Subscribe at Sea)
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Weather GRIB file Request in Airmail Outbox
GRIB file is requested via email, received GRIB file is shown in View Fax viewer
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Weather Routing using GRIB files (eChart overlay)
GRIB file is overlaid on eChart in MaxSea and Waypoint Entered
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Weather Routing calculations (eCart Routing Using GRIB Data)
MaxSea Routing Module Calculates Waypoints based on GRIB Data
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Routing Waypoints displayed on Chart
Suggested Routing based on GRIB file and Boat Performance Parameters (polar)
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Weather Bulletins (Airmail Winlink 2000 and Sailmail Catalogs)
Updateable over the radio, the built-in Airmail, Winlink 2000 and Sailmail catalog of bulletins contains
over 800 text-based and graphic weather products that bring the user just about every publicly available
weather product type, worldwide. Weather fax images are only available to Winlink 2000 users.
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Send for Weather Bulletins via Email
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Weather Bulletin (continued)
Resultant Weather Bulletin received by email
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Weather Fax
Many good HF radio weather fax programs exist. Most new ones tune radio through
modem if frequency control cable is present
• GetFax comes free with Airmail, bare bones program
• JVComm32 is an excellent program with good reception and image
controls ($70 US)
• Mscan Meteo allows you to automatically only download faxes desired,
skipping over others ($149 US)
When radio propagation is poor, PC time is being restricted or schedule will be
missed, get the fax emailed to you
• Via Winlink2000 catalog
• Via satellite phone
Learn to read & understand Wfax charts: http://www.opc.ncep.noaa.gov/UsersGuide/UGprint.html
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Weather Fax via HF Radio
Size of received file is 30KB, cost $0.00
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Weather Fax via Winlink 2000 Catalog
Request E Pacific 96Hr Surface Fcst 00Z Wefax
When propagation causes poor weather fax reception or you won’t be on
board when the schedule runs, get the fax emailed to you
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Weather Fax via Winlink 2000 Catalog (continued)
Size of emailed file is 13KB, cost $0.0
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Weather Fax via Internet (Satellite Phone)
Size of emailed file is 70KB, cost ~ $3.00 US ($1.00 to send request and $2.00 to receive fax)
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WMO Nadi/Fiji Fleet Codes
Lookup Nadi/Fiji Fleet code in either Saildocs or WL2K catalog
Request is Posted in Outbox and Sent
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Received Nadi/Fiji Fleet code data shown in Inbox
The encoded content is very compressed and only 2K in size
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Nadi/Fiji Fleet code data is displayed using PhysPlot application
PhysPlot is a free general purpose meteorological plotter with the ability to plot isobars, wind arrows, fronts,
pressure systems sea temperatures and other data from a variety of sources
Source:
http://www.pangolin.co.nz/physplot/index.php
Reference: http://www.yachtvalhalla.net/articles/fleetcode/fleetcode.htm
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Data on HF Radio
What offshore sailors can do with data on HF radio
• Samples of Email, Position Report, Weather GRIB File, Weather Bulletin and Weather Fax
Who provides data service
• Sailmail & Winlink Network Architecture
Where the stations are located
• Sailmail & Winlink stations worldwide
How we do data on HF radio
• Step by step instructions for using Email, Position Reports, Weather GRIB Files, Weather
Bulletins, Weather Faxes
• Airmail helper application usage, HF Terminal and Telnet session usage
What software is required
• Airmail & helper applications installation for Ham and non-Ham
• Airmail configuration for Ham and non-Ham
• Sailmail & Winlink maintenance/upgrade (see Appendix)
What hardware is required
•
•
•
•
Appendix
General hardware component layout
RF suppression components
Wiring diagrams for various receivers
Cable matrix for various receivers
Tom Baker - BCA Fleet of 2006
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Airmail for Sailmail User Install (Airmail for Ham installation steps are the same)
Note: Check box if using PTC-II USB Modem
Airmail for Sailmail software: http://www.siriuscyber.net/sailmail/amsm32035.exe
Airmail for Ham software:
http://www.siriuscyber.net/ham/amhc32035.exe
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Airmail for Helper Application Install (GetFax, ViewFax, Propagation Reporter)
GetFax & ViewFax Software: http://www.siriuscyber.net/wxfax/
Propagation Software:
http://elbert.its.bldrdoc.gov/pc_hf/hfwin32.html
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Airmail for Sailmail User Configuration
Enter password to be used with Sailmail Webmail application
Enter valid Marine Call Sign
Enter initial LAT/LON to be used in Propagation calculator
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Airmail for Sailmail User Configuration (continued)
IC-M802 Remotely Controlled Receiver Example
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ICOM 710 Configuration Example
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Radio Not Listed in Pull Down Box
Configuration Example
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Airmail for Sailmail User Configuration (continued)
Telnet Session Usage
WHV382 Telnet user was
automatically added
Click green circle to directly connect to Internet
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Sailmail Catalog Tree
Note: Single request is far safer than subscribing to either GRIB file or weather bulletin
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Airmail for Ham User Configuration (Sailmail already installed)
Note: Configuration can be changed at any time (Tools+Setup Wizard)
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Airmail for Ham User Configuration (continued)
Allow email attachments, add Telnet User, verify required modules enabled
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Airmail for Ham User Configuration (continued)
Check “Enabled” box
Check GPS Input box
Enable GPS input to Position Reports (Module+Position Reports)
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Winlink 2000 and Sailmail Catalogs Combined
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Winlink 2000 and Sailmail Catalogs Combined (page 2)
There are 2 more pages of catalog selection, over 800 items to choose from
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Data on HF Radio
What offshore sailors can do with data on HF radio
• Samples of Email, Position Report, Weather GRIB File, Weather Bulletin and Weather Fax
Who provides data service
• Sailmail & Winlink Network Architecture
Where the stations are located
• Sailmail & Winlink stations worldwide
How we do data on HF radio
• Step by step instructions for using Email, Position Reports, Weather GRIB Files, Weather
Bulletins, Weather Faxes
• Airmail helper application usage, HF Terminal and Telnet session usage
What software is required
• Airmail & helper applications installation for Ham and non-Ham
• Airmail configuration for Ham and non-Ham
• Sailmail & Winlink maintenance/upgrade (see Appendix)
What hardware is required
•
•
•
•
Appendix
General hardware component layout
RF suppression components
Wiring diagrams for various receivers
Cable matrix for various receivers
Tom Baker - BCA Fleet of 2006
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Installation (Hardware Needed)
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A Professional Installation Generally Includes:
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Interface the radio to the HF-modem in the technically "best" fashion. If there is an "accessory" jack available on the
radio that includes the necessary signals, it should ALWAYS be used. The use of the "Mic" jack should be
avoided. A HF-modem to SSB cable should be provided that has shields connected on both ends and that has
ferrites installed on both ends.
If the radio is capable of remote control (Icom M710, Icom M700pro, Icom M802, Icom M710RT, SGC SG-2000,
SEA-235), provide the remote control cable. If necessary for the PTC-IIe or PTC-IIex, provide and install a USBserial adapter. If necessary for the Icom M700pro, provide the CI-V or Icom OPC-478 level shifter for the pin
jack. See details in the Application Notes.
Update the firmware in the SCS PTC modem to the latest version. Upgrade the modem to include an electronic
serial number (ESN) if necessary (old PTC-II and old PTC-IIe modems only).
Install ferrites at both ends of all cables including the RS232 cable between the HF-modem and the PC, the remote
control wire to the radio, the audio/PTT cable between the HF-modem and the radio, and the tuner control
wire. Install a Line Isolator (next to the tuner) in the coax from radio to tuner (for details see the SailMail Primer).
Check and if necessary improve the ground system and the ground connection to the tuner. (Do not compromise on
this item.)
Check and if necessary improve the routing of the antenna wire from the tuner to the backstay. Make sure that the
antenna wire has stand-offs supporting it at least 2 inches from any grounded wires or stanchions.
Adjust the audio modulation levels on the modem using a directional power meter. See the application note in the
SailMail Primer on level setting for details.
Evaluate the system for RF self-modulation problems.
Evaluate the boat's other equipment (inverters, motors etc) for interference with the SSB. Either install filters or
inform the owner of what gear needs to be shut off before using SailMail (probably inverters).
If the radio can not be remote controlled, then program the radio with the SailMail frequencies, including the
appropriate mode.
Provide a printed copy of the latest SailMail Primer , T&C's, and the SailMail FCC licenses.
Provide a backup copy of the AirMail download from the SailMail website download page, on floppy disks.
Test the system and demonstrate the use of the system to the customer.
Source: http://www.sailmail.com/installa.htm
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Installation (RF suppression components)
Ideal world, no Ground Loop RF leaks
Real world, with Ground Loop RF leaks
Real world, with RF suppression components in place
Source: http://www.airmail2000.com/rfi.htm
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Installation (IC-M802 example)
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Installation (IC-706 RT example)
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Installation (IC-710 RT example)
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Installation (continued)
Cables Needed Between Radio and Modem
Radio Model/Type
Audio Cable
Icom 710
Icom M710 RT
Icom M700 Pro
Icom 77
Icom 78
Icom 706
Icom 706 Mk II
Icom 706 Mk IIG
Icom 707
Icom 718
Icom 720A
Icom 725
Icom 728
Icom 729
Icom 730
Icom 735
Icom 736
Icom 737
Icom 738
Icom 740
Icom 745
Icom 746
Icom 746 Pro
Icom 756
Icom 756 Pro/II
Icom 761
Icom 765
Icom 775
Icom 7800
9090 (6ft)**
8081 (6ft)**
9090 (6ft)**
8081 (6ft)**
9090 (6ft)**
8081 (6ft)**
9090 (6ft)**
8081 (6ft)**
9095
8081 (6ft)**
9095
8081 (6ft)**
9095
8081 (6ft)**
9095
8081 (6ft)**
9090 (6ft)**
8081 (6ft)**
9095
8081 (6ft)**
not suitable for digital communications
9090 (6ft)**
8081 (6ft)**
9090 (6ft)**
8081 (6ft)**
9090 (6ft)**
8081 (6ft)**
not suitable for digital communications
9090 (6ft)**
8081 (6ft)**
9090 (6ft)**
8081 (6ft)**
9090 (6ft)**
no control
9090 (6ft)**
8081 (6ft)**
not suitable for digital communications
not suitable for digital communications
9090 (6ft)**
8081 (6ft)**
9090 (6ft)**
8081 (6ft)**
9090 (6ft)**
8081 (6ft)**
9090 (6ft)**
8081 (6ft)**
not suitable for digital communications
not suitable for digital communications
9090 (6ft)**
8081 (6ft)**
9090 (6ft)**
8081 (6ft)**
Control Cable For IIPro & IIUsb Only
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Installation (continued) - Cables Needed Between Radio and Modem
Radio Model/Type
Audio Cable
Icom 781
Icom M800
Icom M802
Icom M810
Yaesu FT600
Yaesu 747GX
Yaesu 757GX
Yaesu 767GX
Yaesu FT817
Yaesu FT840
Yaesu FT847
Yaesu FT857
Yaesu FT897
Yaesu FT920
Yaesu FT1000 MkV
Yaesu FT100
Yaesu FT1000
Yaesu FT1000 MP MkV
Yaesu FT1000 MP
SGC 2000
Furuno
Harris 5022
Kenwood TKM707
Kenwood TS130S
Kenwood TS140S
Kenwood TS2000
Kenwood TS430
Kenwood TS440
Kenwood TS450S
Kenwood TS480HX
Kenwood TS480SAT
9090 (6ft)**
8081 (6ft)**
9090 (6ft)**
no control
9090 (6ft)**
8083
9090 (6ft)**
no control
8125
8130
not suitable for digital communications
not suitable for digital communications
not suitable for digital communications
8120
8130
MFJ-1272B
8080
8127
8085
8120
8130
8120
8130
8123
8083
8123
8080
8120
8130
8123
8080
8123
8080
8125
8080
8020
8083
9086
9088
8020
n/a
not suitable for digital communications
not suitable for digital communications
9096
no control
9097
8080
not suitable for digital communications
9096
no control
9097
8097
8120
8080
8120
8080
Control Cable For IIPro & IIUsb Only
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Installation (continued) - Cables Needed Between Radio and Modem
Radio Model/Type
Audio Cable
Control Cable For IIPro & IIUsb Only
Kenwood TS50S
Kenwood TS570D
Kenwood TS570S
Kenwood TS680S
Kenwood TS690S
Kenwood TS850S
MFJ-1272B
9097
9097
9097
9097
9097
n/a
8080
8080
8080
8080
8080
Source: http://www.farallon.us/webstore
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Data on HF Radio
What offshore sailors can do with data on HF radio
• Samples of Email, Position Report, Weather GRIB File, Weather Bulletin and Weather Fax
Who provides data service
• Sailmail & Winlink Network Architecture
Where the stations are located
• Sailmail & Winlink stations worldwide
How we do data on HF radio
What software is required
• Airmail & helper applications installation for Ham and non-Ham
• Airmail configuration for Ham and non-Ham
• Sailmail & Winlink maintenance/upgrade (see Appendix)
What hardware is required
•
•
•
•
Appendix
General hardware component layout
RF suppression components
Wiring diagrams for various receivers
Cable matrix for various receivers
Tom Baker - BCA Fleet of 2006
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Appendix
Glossary of Terms
http://www.winlink.org/Glossary.htm
Airmail software for Hams:
http://www.siriuscyber.net/ham/
Airmail software for non-Hams:
http://www.siriuscyber.net/sailmail/
Sailmail main website:
http://www.sailmail.com/
Winlink main website:
http://www.winlink.org/
OPC WFax Charts User's Guide http://www.opc.ncep.noaa.gov/UsersGuide/UGprint.html
JVComm32 Weather fax:
http://www.jvcomm.de/index_e.html
Mscan Meteo Weather fax
http://mscan.com/
Sailmail Primer
http://www.sailmail.com/smprimer.htm
RFI Interference
http://www.airmail2000.com/rfi.htm
What is GRIB code
http://www.franksingleton.clara.net/grib.html
Using Airmail with Macintosh Computers
http://www.downwindmarine.com/sailmail/mac.htm
Use of USB to serial adapters on Mac's
http://www.sailmail.com/apple.htm
How to download a new PMBO frequency List ftp://winlink.org/New_FREQ.txt
How to download a Catalog replacement or Update
ftp://winlink.org/Update_CAT.txt
How to change the file attachment size limit ftp://winlink.org/attachments.txt
How to do Radio frequency control
ftp://winlink.org/AirmCtrl.txt
Winlink Instructions for the Internet User
http://www.winlink.org/instructions.htm#Internet%20User
Winlink Instructions for the Radio User
http://www.winlink.org/instructions.htm#Radio%20User
Winlink Weather sites
http://www.franksingleton.clara.net/winlink.html
The global site for cruising sailors (Radio version)
http://www.noonsite.com/text/Countries
The global site for cruising sailors (Internet version)
http://www.noonsite.com/Countries
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